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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,021.80, 679,970.10 and 275,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,021.80, 679,970.10 and 275,874.80 is: 414,078.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,021.80 : 679,970.10 = 275,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,021.80/679,970.10 = 275,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,021.80x = 679,970.10 × 275,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,021.80x = 187,586,615,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,586,615,343.48/453,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,078.56

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